DR Power Walk-Behind 6.5 (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 21)

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN
VACUUM
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN
VACUUM and discusses basic operation features.
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THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS FOR VACUUMING LEAVES, GRASS CLIPPINGS AND OTHER
TYPES OF ORGANIC LITTER AS WELL AS DEBRIS MIXED WITH CANS, BOTTLES AND SMALL
AMOUNTS OF SAND. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
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CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER
PUT HANDS, FACE, FEET, OR CLOTHING INTO THE NOZZLE OR NEAR THE DRIVE BELT WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE,
WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Operator Controls
The Operator’s Position is at the rear of the machine between the Handlebars. The Operator should stand in a
position to grasp both Handlebars firmly, which allows sufficient leverage to steer the machine. See Figure 8
for the Operator’s controls.
Figure 8
Drive Clutch Lever
(Self-Propelled Models)
Throttle Control
Gear Shift Lever
(Self-Propelled Models)
Nozzle Door Adjuster
Ignition Switch
(Electric Start Models)